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Palermo to Salerno Ferry: Grimaldi, Tickets and Tips
With Grimaldi Lines
To get from Palermo to Salerno by ferry there is one ferry company: Grimaldi Lines. It links the two ports with few sailings a week, and the departure days change depending on the period of the year.
It is a route within Italy, with no border and no passport. All passengers, babies included, need an original, valid identity document, and the name must match the one on the ticket.
You can travel on foot, with a car, motorbike, motorhome or pet, by adding them when you book. With a car, the check-in time is earlier than on foot.
With I Love Ferry you choose the date, see the sailings that exist that day and book by entering passengers, ages, vehicle and pet.
Palermo to Salerno ferry timetable
There is no daily sailing on this route: Grimaldi offers few sailings a week and changes the calendar by period. So it is best to start with the departure day and adapt the rest of the trip, not the other way round.
How to read the timetable
The timetable above shows the actual departures for the date you choose, with departure and arrival times. If your date has no ship, try the days around it before looking for another route.
A ship that sometimes continues to Tunis
Grimaldi's line linking Salerno and Palermo continues, in some periods, to Tunis. If the ship on your sailing comes from another port, check in the timetable where it departs from.
Check the departures for your date in our search engine. Schedules and prices
Indicative schedules and subject to variation by the ferry company for operational reasons without prior notice.
Who runs the Palermo to Salerno ferry: Grimaldi Lines
This route is run by Grimaldi Lines. Grimaldi links Palermo with Livorno, Naples, Cagliari and Salerno, and from Palermo and Salerno it also has lines to Tunis. Salerno–Palermo is its link between the Campania coast and the island.
What sets this line apart from the Naples ones: fewer sailings and more dependence on the day. In return, you leave from Salerno, away from the Naples traffic if you are coming from the Amalfi Coast or southern Campania.
Palermo to Salerno ferry price
The price you see above is the lowest recent one for an adult without a vehicle. Your ticket depends on:
- The departure day: with few weekly sailings, cheap places on a particular day sell out sooner.
- The vehicle: it is paid separately from the passenger and depends on its dimensions.
- Age: Grimaldi has fares for children, young people and over-60s (see below).
- Taxes and services: some Grimaldi discounts do not apply to fixed taxes or on-board services.
Booking in advance is the most effective approach when there are only a few sailings a week.
Discounts for children, young people and seniors on Grimaldi
- Under 3: travel free.
- From 3 to under 12: 50% of the fare, without fixed taxes or services.
- From 12 to 26: 20% with the "New Young" offer.
- Over 60: 20% with the "New Senior" offer.
Enter each passenger's age when you search and the search tool applies what is relevant. Grimaldi also has a "Sicilians Doc" fare for Sicily residents on the Salerno–Palermo line; it is on its website, but whether it can be bought through I Love Ferry is still to be confirmed.
Palermo to Salerno ferry with a car
Grimaldi takes cars up to 1.90 m high and up to 5 m long (with two fare bands: up to 4 m and from 4.01 to 5 m), motorhomes and minibuses up to 9 m long and 4.20 m high, motorbikes and scooters. The dimensions are overall: they include the bike rack, roof box or any accessory.
- One vehicle only per passenger.
- Vehicles loaded with goods for sale are not accepted.
- Bicycles and electric scooters travel free: add them to the booking and they are boarded by hand.
- Enter the registration number when you book: it must match the real one.
How early to arrive
On domestic routes Grimaldi asks you to be at the port 1 h before without a vehicle and, at the latest, 2 h before with a vehicle.
Palermo to Salerno ferry with a dog
Grimaldi takes dogs and cats: you must add the pet to the ticket. It has its own pet accommodation on board. In a cabin it is only possible with the "pet in cabin" service, which is paid separately, takes up to 3 pets and includes a bedding kit and final cleaning.
- On the outer decks, on a lead and muzzled.
- In common areas, only in a carrier and at the discretion of the purser.
- Grimaldi recommends carrying an antiparasitic certificate if the pet is in a cabin.
More tips in travelling by ferry with a dog.
Ports of Palermo and Salerno
Port of Palermo
Port of Salerno
How to get to the port of Palermo
Palermo has its port right next to the urban area. According to GNV, which has another terminal in the same port, Palermo Centrale station is about 2 km away and several city bus lines connect it with the quay.
Grimaldi's terminal may not be the same as GNV's: your ticket tells you where to report. If you arrive by car, leave with time to spare for city traffic and for boarding, which closes before departure.
Arriving in Salerno
The ship arrives at the port of Salerno, on the Campania coast. It is about 50 km from Naples and is the natural gateway to the Amalfi Coast and the Cilento coast.
If you carry on by car, allow for motorway traffic towards Naples or the south at summer weekends. Grimaldi's specific terminal appears on your ticket.
Documents for the Palermo to Salerno ferry
Even though it is a trip within Italy, Grimaldi requires an original, valid identity document for everyone, children and babies too. The name and registration number on the ticket must match the real ones.
If you have a child, youth or senior fare, bring a document proving your age.
I Love Ferry tips for Palermo Salerno
- Choose the departure day first. With few sailings a week, see which days have a ship and adjust the rest.
- If you need to leave on any day, compare with Naples. Palermo–Naples has more frequent sailings and a short road leg to Salerno.
- Check names and registration number. Grimaldi requires them to match the real ones.
- With a car, arrive 2 h early. It is the maximum Grimaldi asks for on domestic routes and vehicle boarding closes earlier.
- Before paying, read the change and cancellation conditions shown by the search tool for your fare.
Why book the Palermo to Salerno ferry with I Love Ferry
- In the same search you can add each passenger's age, the car (type, make and model) and the pet.
- You see the actual sailings for your date and buy them at the ferry company's price.
- If the ship changes, our team in Jávea will look after you.
Other ways to cross between the island and the mainland
- Palermo Naples ferry: more weekly sailings, useful if your date does not match Salerno's.
- Palermo Genoa ferry: for heading to northern Italy.
- Palermo Livorno ferry: Tuscany and central Italy.
- Palermo Tunis ferry: if your final destination is North Africa.
Frequently asked questions about the Palermo to Salerno ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Which ferry company runs the ferry from Palermo to Salerno?
Grimaldi Lines. It is the ferry company linking Palermo and Salerno, with few sailings a week that change depending on the period of the year.
Is there a ferry from Palermo to Salerno every day?
No. Grimaldi offers few sailings a week on this route, so there is not a ship every day. Check the timetable to see which days around your date have a sailing.
Do I need a passport to go from Palermo to Salerno?
No. It is a route within Italy: an original, valid identity document for each passenger is enough, children and babies included.
Can I take my car on the Palermo to Salerno ferry?
Yes. Grimaldi takes cars up to 1.90 m high and 5 m long, as well as motorhomes, motorbikes and minibuses. Enter the vehicle and its registration number when you book.
How early do I need to arrive at the port of Palermo?
Grimaldi asks for 1 h before without a vehicle and, at the latest, 2 h before with a vehicle on domestic routes. Your ticket shows the check-in time.
Do children pay for the ferry from Palermo to Salerno?
Children under 3 travel free and those from 3 to under 12 pay 50% of the fare, without fixed taxes or services. Enter the age when you search.
Can I travel with my dog from Palermo to Salerno?
Yes, by adding it to the ticket. In a cabin only with Grimaldi's "pet in cabin" service, up to 3 pets; on the outer decks on a lead and muzzled.
What do I do if my day has no Palermo to Salerno ship?
Try nearby days or change port: Palermo–Naples has more weekly sailings and only adds a short road leg to Salerno.
Is it the same ship that goes to Tunis?
It can be. Grimaldi's line linking Salerno and Palermo continues in some periods to Tunis, so the ship on your sailing may come from another port.
Is there a resident discount for Sicily on this route?
Grimaldi has the "Sicilians Doc" fare for Sicily residents on the Salerno–Palermo line. Availability on I Love Ferry is still to be confirmed.
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